Synonyms for Nail
Definition of nail
noun
- horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "nail"
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"Nail" in song lyrics
See how nail is used in real songs:
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"My very best pinstripe caught a nail"
Beanie Sigel f/ Grand Puba, Sadat X — Bread and Butter -
"On my lac and my slack, I'm sharp as a nail"
Big Pokey f/ Lil' O — Look Twice -
"A hammer to a nail"
Big Pokey f/ Carmen Sandiego, H.A.W.K. — Still Off Da Chains